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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

A NovEL CAsE.-Col. J. NJ. Bell in.
forms us Of case tried at the recent
term Of the Delaware court which il
the first Of Che kind in the nation.
William Stewart, living near the
Seneca line. had obstructed private
road by building a fence. Although
gates were put in. he was indicted un-
der the misdemeanor statute AMI the
jury found a verdict Of guilty. The
judge imposed fine Of $50 1t has al
ways been q question, we understand,
whether a private road leading to a
mans house was a road in the mean
ing Of the law. II is more than likely
that other cases will follow, for there
has been a great deal Of promiscuous
fencing Of late years, regardless Of indi-
vidnal rights, particularly on Oowskin
prairie in the same district. At several
places the Southwest City road has
been considerably heightened by fene-
ing and it is likely these cases will re-
ceiye attention by the solicitor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20
mOnE rnurn rnAr roErnr.

When the Taylor saw the Rabbit.
Twas more than he could bear,
lie crooked himself and wrote piece
To settle the affair.
The "Kid" from Flint then "raIsed him one, -
On "biind" he could not "see,n
And trlpped him with question
lie would givo his soul to Zee.
Then camo the deep-toned voice
or an old hound on the trail,
And caught this poor young Tayiof
With legs astride a tail.
MORAL.
o, 70 young sons Of wisd5m,
10 not pick your shells too soon,
But allow yourselves 10 ripen.
Until next summers afternoon,
when VIC will cook your goose.
Your poet here ran out Of rhyme, but would
beg 10 advise these unnedged egeiets from the
parent nest, to allow their pin feathers TO de-
velop before advocating anyone for the chief
taipcy who is held In light esteem by the intel
ligent voters OF the Cherokee nation, who arc
acquainted with national history for nfteen
years back. We would wish 10 say 10 Mr.
Taylor "Give us q rest 4" =.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

4 is selling a, thlrty-avo cents.

Corn is selling at thirty-ave cents.
The new parsonage near Flint postofaee ia
about completed. Rev. Adkins Will occupy Il
for the ensuing year.
VIII Gott. the yeritable fat man Of our
district rejoices In a nex accession to his
family. Mother and child'are dolag we'll but
doubts are entertained for recovery Of the
father.
"A new mail line leading from Granville to
Sanders. near the mouth Of salasaw, has gone
into operation. The line from FLINT 10 sala.
saw will be discontinued.
While at TahlequAh recently your CORES
pondent came across q little nondescript piece
Of self-concelpt who glorics In the title Of
'book-keeper" for stapler a Son, who with
great brayado In formed us that he was one Of
those perfect pieces OF mortality who never
make mistakes" viii wonders never cease7
Dame Rumor tells many things truly won
derful as regards politics in this district. the
whole ending In doubt and uncertainty. Let's
all walt and ace the outcome.
pno-nouo pt-uftco
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20
PENN
cLAREMORE ITEHs.


Mr.. Joe Rollen has had severe attack OF
pneumonia, lasting sixteen days, but under
the care OF Dr. Linn is much improved.
Mrs. L. A. RosenthAl has been quite sick
but is reported convaiSscent.
Rev. Kirkpatrick preached to q crowded.
house Sunday afternoon.
n. p. Lindsey shipped a car Of hogs last
week.
Miss Lucy Collins left for her new home at
Girard, Kansas, last week.
Charles II Reynolds came in from Tulsa
Sunday. His mission is unknown to parties
who are not interested
Our streets were crowded yesterday and
the merchants had big trade, notwithstAnd-
Ing 1t was clustering day.
Our neighbor, d L. Denny, recently re-
eeiyed three very handsome saddles.
-Teee Chambers shipped car load OF hogs
Sunday.
Several Of the singers OF our town spent
Sunday eve very pleasantly at Mrs. J. II. Bat
tees
"A pleasant dance was enjoyed by all who
participate In this amusement, last Friday
night, a. the hotel de waybourn. All those
who attended will unite with the writer in
thanking Mr.. and Mrs. wAybourn for eourte-
sizes extended.
John Ward has opened a barber shop mex,
door to the grocery.
Albert Norman, Of Gibson. accompanied
by his sister, Miss Mary and cousin Miss Ma
~ sprlggs, are visiting relatives and friends
In Claremore.
m b. Baird. the boss walnut lumber man,
nom the little town down the road, was with
Us again yesterday.
Miss Mamie Mccoy has returned home
aner an absence OF four months. She has been
teaching young ideas how to shoot'' in Della
ware district. Many friends there are to well
come her home once more.
Jan. Is, 1887. IrvoA.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20
Sayed ma IIfa

Mr.. d. ]. Wilcoxson, OF Horse Cave.
afflicted with phthisic, also diabetes:
the pains were almost uncomfortable and
would some times almost throw him
into cOnvulRions. He tried Electric
Bitters and got relief from the first
bottle and after taking six bottles, was
entirely cured and had gained in flesh
eighteen pounds. Says he positively
believes he would have died, had IL not
been for the relief Afforded by Electric
Bltters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by
w. q. Patton K 90. -
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

"lt'sno Use," says tho despondent
dyspeptic. But IL is Of use. Your suf-
ierings can be relieved; thousands have
been cured, aud you can also. Brok en-
down, desponding victims OF dyspepsia,
liver complaint, fever and ague, rheu.
matism, nervous debility or premature
decay, will hnd Simmons Liver Regu.
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vegetable specific which reaches the
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solute and permanent cure. IL regu-
lates the liver, diVpels despendency
and restores health.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20
PERSONAL MENTION.

--Henry BalIard Is at Southwest city on a
visit
james Martin and postmaster Yowey. Of
Rome, (Big creek) were In last Saturday 10
arrange for iiiore literature
n. Rutter, OF Alluwe called Friday to sub
scribe for q couple Of papers and expressed his
appreciation Of the CHIKFrArN.
&C. r. Smell. living In Delaware district, ,
near Southwest City, was renewing his ac-
qnsintance with number OF our people last
Friday.
Our corpuient exrcongressman. J. q
schrimsher, was IN this week from his home
near claremore "sorim" says he's "thIrd
party" man.
John L. Adalr, Jr. OF Tahlequah, was
with us for several days this week We ex-
pect he will become a resident Of vinita one
Of these dsTs, when tho aign comes right I"
we received a call on Monday from Mr.. @
H. Lewis, Of Graysville and his cousin, aiso a
Lewis, who resides in Reno county, Kansas
Mr.. Lewis came up for the purpose OF placing
his wife and child, who have been in poor
health for long time under the treatment OF
DR.. B. y. Fortner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

W. w. Reed, druggist of Winchester
lad, writes: "One of my customers
Mrs. louisa Pike, Bartonla, Randolph
CO., Ind, was long sufferer with con.
sumption and was given up to die by
her physicians, She heard OF Df
Kings New Discovery for consumption
and began buying Ii Of me. In Fix
months time she walked TO this city, a
distance OF six miles, and is now no
much improved she has quit usina ID.
She. feels sue owes her lifeto oit." Free
trial bottles At W. q. Patton 4 Co'a
Drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

THE SHAWNEE GoUscrL.-At a council
Of the Shawnees held in this city last
Friday, II was decided that the orphan
fund should be paid out per capita
after the claim Of the heirs of Graham
Rogers has been settled. The fund
amounts to $4,000 aud there will be
about 5000 to divide among the 500
persons, making sl2 each. The govern
ment has heretofore expressed a de-
sire to pay out this money whenever
the manner Of distribution should be
decided.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20


HANdING RIouLY DESERVED. most
brutal murder was committed a couple
of weeks since by Stand Rowe, at
Elliott's mill, on Spring creek, Saline
district. The victim, John Walborn,
was at work in the mill yard when
Rowe, who is deputy sheriff, rode up,
partially drunk. The man started to
run and was shot twice in the back.
lie managed to rise to his knees and
called for help, but OF the five men at
the mill not one ventured 10 him, as
Rowe, who remained, pistol in hand,
forbid. The poor fellow laid there un-
attended for an hour and half before
death relieved him. To one Of the
men who peSred around a pile of
boards, Walborn stated that he owed
the man who built Butler Brothers
store at Chouteau, $50, and that he
wished the party addressed would set
tie IL and take his pay in lumber from
the mill. The brute who committed
the murder Is still at liberty aud we
are sorry TO say the officials Of the
district have made no attempt 10
elect his arrest However, as Walborn
was an adopted white citizen we pre-
sumo the United states court officials
will endeayor to see that his slayer Is
punished.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20
nneklen,s Arnlna snIrn-

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Chilblains, Corns, aud all Skin Erup.
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. IL is guaranteed to give
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Price 25 cents per box. For sale by ~ !.
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

MARRIED.-on the 9th inst, by Rev.
j. Crisp, Mr.. William K. Goodwin,
Of oskaloosa, Iowa, and Miss Ida
Mays, of Delaware district. The in
tention was TO go upon an extended
wedding tour, but the health Of the
BRIDES mother made it impossible for
the present. Mr.. Goodwin left for Iowa
last Monday to settle up some business
affairs and will then return and make
his home In this nation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

A CoSDUoroR's WIFK KILLED. We
learn that on last Sunday morning a
terrible accident occurred on the Choc-
taw division Of the Missouri Pacific. A
freight ran into the caboose Of another
freight while both trains we're moving.
Conductor Campbell and wife were in
the caboose. just as the pilot struck,
Campbell jumped from the front end
and escaped. Mrs. Campbeii uniortu-
nately jumped to the rear end, but did
not get clear from the train, and while
on the platform was knocked down un-
der the engine and torn to pieces. Gross
careless somewhere IL would seem.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

A DIsREPUrABLE DIvISE.--Flint dis
trict and other sections of the southern
part of this nation have been infested
Of late by a divine (?) OF extremely
questionable character. His name is
Nelson and he claims to be Mission
AIRY, Baptist though a short time ago
he was over in Arkansas sailing under
the Methodist standard. On coming
10 the nation he represented himself
to be a single man and was soon en-
gagged to be married to young lady.
His record was not long in catching up
with him, however, and before the
wedding day arrived, came the in
formation that he had in Illinois one
wife living and one dead. This broke
up the match and Nelson moved and
was next heard OF at Bald Hill where
he presented a recommendation and
was allowed TO preach. Among the
names on this document was that Of
John Hunt, and several of his neigh
bors, residing in Flint. Mr.. Hunt tells
us that he never signed the recommen.
dation and would not, and that the
signatures Of his friends were also
forgeries. The church folks of the
territory should look out for preacher
named Nelson aud thus escape i'm
position.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

One day last week the sheriff of
Delaware district seized upon the
property of Mrs. Lewis Ralston TO sat
isfy the execution in the Mode slander
case against Mr.. Ralston. An effort
was made to show that the property
was transferred to escape seizure in
this case.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

BY the enterprise Of our ice men, the
ice house is already full Of the best ice
ever put mp here. Jim Title has also
a smaller house full of good ice. This
insures plenty ice cold lemonade and
ice cream for next summer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Remember, for $500 you can get the
CHIEETAIN and any one Of the following
papers for one year; Globe Democrat,
81. Louis Republican, New York Sun,
Chicago Weekly News. Ask us for
sample copies.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Lovers Of the beautiful in art and
Horticulture have in store rich treat in
the perusal Of Vick's Floral Guide for
1887. Each succeeding year brings great
improvement in this popular annual.
The present edition is far in advance of
previous issues in beauty of exterior.
number and elegance Of floral and veg
etable illustrations, etc.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

The Missouri Pacific has decided TO
put in coal chute at this place and
will begin work almost at once. They
will construct in connection a dyna-
mite cannon to protect their coal
against the midnight marauder and it
is warranted to go of every time a
chunk is lifted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

VISrTA GETS THE CoLLEaK.-At the
meeting held at Eufaula last Thursday
to settle upon the location of the new
Methodist College, Vinita was selected.
Several towns were on the anxious
seat but the decision was quickly
made. Our people appreciate the
value Of schools and colleges and want
alfthey can get. The Missionary Board
will spend $4,000 or $4,000 in the
erection Of this institution and Vinita
will do all in her power to facilitate the
good work. Revs. McCreary and Will
liams, the latter OF Chelsea, and DR..
Fortner, came up feeling happy over
the result and were overwhelmed with
expressions Of satisfaction by our peo-
pie. OF course the site has not yet
been determined upon but the feeling
Is that it should be at the nearest suit
able location. Muskogee was full of
hopes but it is understood that
Eufaula led her by several points. II
has been alleged that the institution
is to be theological college but this
statement Rev. McCrary asks us to
deny most emphatically. 1t will be a
college which will qualify its students
for all walks of life.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

We are told that the acreage Of wheat
sown in the vicinity of Chouteau last
fall was about double any former year.
The prospects for a crop we're extreme
ly fine until dry weather set in.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Last Friday evening mulatto fred
at Ray Farmer, of the Mitchell house
at Muskogee. He made his escape at
the time but next night was discovered
at Fort Gibson and resisting arrest,
was killed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Some weeks ago Rev. AN. Cham
berlin organized Presbyterian church
on Barren Fork, in Going Snake dis
trict, composed OF twenty Cherokee
speaking members. Rev. Joseph
Smallwood is in charge.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Call at this Office for sample COPY
OF the st. Louis Globe Democrat, Re
publican, Chicago News or New York
sun, either OF which will be furnished
with the CHIEFTAIS for $500 a year.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20
The wonderful Healing properties Of DarbJs
frophylastie fluid In case Of Accidents,
for Burns, scAlds, Cats, Wounds, etc.

Its prompt use will Invariably re-
lleve the pain and prevent Erysipelas,
Gangrene or Proud Flesh. Owing to
the cleansing aud purifying qualities
OF the tiuid the most obstinate Ulcers,
boils, CaIbuncles and Running Sores are
rendered pure and healthy aud speedily
cured, no other appliction being nee
essary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Last week a fire started from the
locomotives on the Missouri Pacific,
swept over the place Of Mrs. Parks
burning large amount of fence and
destroying the best-bearing portion Of
the orchard. =
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Rev. N. Neerken, who was stationed
at Dwight mission, died on the 3rd
inst. This mission is maintained by
a wealthy church in Brooklyn and is
accomplishing much good.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

An accident on the Choctaw division
caused last Thursdays passenger train
to be abandoned and consequently the
"Silver Spur" company did not show
as advertised.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

The condition Of Mr.. Sam skinner,
whose foot was amputated last week
IL very promising indeed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Miss Butler, neice Of Bear Timpson,
died on Monday the 10th inst. and was
buried the following day. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. A. N.
Chamberlin.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

EXECUTED. John Stephens, for the
murder Of DR.. Pyle in this nation.
James Lamb and Albert 0'Dell for
numbering Edward Pollard and John
T. Echols for numbering John Petten-
ridge, in the Chickasaw nation, were
all hanged at Fort Smith last Friday.
All save Lamb were baptised by the
Catholic priest day or two previous
TO their sudden taking of and we sup
pose hoped to pass directly from
Marshal Carroll's hands through the
pearly gates. Protestant or Catholic,
the CHIEFrNS outfit don't take very
much STOCK in these professions made
in the shadow Of the gallows. Mrs.
Mahoney, who went down to see Pat
McCarty, the murderer Of her sons.
stretch hemp, is reported as being very
much disappointed because Pat got
a ninety days respite.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Cherokee Antiquities" 25 cents a
copy, at this office.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

A WHoPPER.-Postmaster Elliott, at
Cooyyah, informs us that j. J, Hoffman
has turtle. caught in Pryor creek. Of
astounding proportions. 1t measures
four feet in length, twenty.eight inches
across the back and seven and one
halfacross the head. Having been froze
up in the ice for some time 1t is very
poor and only weighs eighty-nine
pounds. Although some distance
away We presume this to be the ami
NAL which has been devouring sheep,
calves, agricultural implements and
the like, as reported in the vicinity OF
Tahlequah, and alleged to be a
panther.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

The Seneca Dispatch man wants a
bank. We will send some Of the boys
down to start one in a day or two.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

A NARROW EscAPE.-The California
excursion train which passed here on
last Thursday morning, made a very
narrow escape from a collision with a
freight train. Somewhere near Gibson
Station, while tearing along at forty
mile rate, on rounding a curve freight
was met coming at full speed. Both
engines were reversed, brakes clapped
on and the two trains came to stop
only four feet apart. A pretty close
call that for the pleasure party. In
explanation, the freight conductor
states that he had no notice whatever
given to him Of the excursion train.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

John Scott, charged with burning
Bob Taylor's hay, surrendered some
time ago to L. P. Isbeil, deputy United
States marshal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

sroLEN IMPLEMENTS. s.-SheriH Joe Nc
Creary, Of Montgomery county, was
here last Thursday looking for parties
whe stole some implements at Fawn
Valley west of Coneyville. wagon
passed through town the previous
night aud II Is thought possible II
contained the missing property which
consisted in part Of Gale combined
harrow and seeder and an iron beam
plow. Two parties Of three men each
are still on the search. The thieves
are mistrusted as being tobacco ped
dlers nom Bentonylle who disap-
poared from the section named at
abont tho same time the implements
did.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Mrs. Elizabeth Fields, after being
painfully afflicted for four months
with rheumatism, died on the 10th.
She leaves fonr orphan children.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

DEATH OF Mas. PICKETT. - We are
panied TO announce the death of Mrs
G. @. Pickett which occurred on the
4th Of this month at FL Paso. The
husband, for years a.trader at the Sac
and Fox agency, has friends ali over the
territory who will sympathize with him
in his bereavement. Mrs. Pickett was
possessed Of most amiable and fault
less disposition which endeared her to
all on the shortest acquaintance. Five
years ago, at Lawrence, Kansas. she
was married to Mr.. Pickett and until
about year ago they resided at Sac
and Fox. Then her health began to fail
and with her two little boys she went
to III Paso where for time she seemed
to improve, but a sudden cold brought
on the fatal typhoid pneumonia.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Capt. W. G. Nelms and r. II. Fields
are both very sick with pneumonia.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

The millers at Seneca are paying
seveDty-five cents bushei for wheat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

Has Muskogee heard of the news
from Eufaula YETI "Prlje eoeth before
destruction and a naughty spirit be-
fore n fall"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-01-20

The Missouri Pacific pay car went
south Tuesday.